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Photos capture Trump’s military parade and nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests in action
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See photos of Trump's military parade as 'No Kings' protests take place across the U.S.

Protests in all 50 states coincided with a military parade featuring more than 6,000 soldiers.

By Chelsea Stahl

WASHINGTON — People around the country turned out Saturday for protests against Donald Trump, which were timed with the president's military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and coinciding with his 79th birthday.

The parade in the nation's capital featured more than 6,000 soldiers, 50 military aircraft and 150 vehicles, according to defense officials. Rain threatened to disrupt the event, leading parade organizers to move up the start time by 30 minutes.

The lavish display of the country's military faced some pushback, with critics charging that such imagery is reminiscent of what countries like North Korea do.

Meanwhile, "No Kings" protests were scheduled in all 50 states to counter Trump's celebration in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Boise, Idaho.

Here are some images from the day:

A woman poses inside an Army helicopter while soldiers chat to a young boy.
Soldiers and paradegoers sit in a helicopter before the parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary in Washington on Saturday. Lawren Simmons for NBC News
Image: Soldiers and tanks
Soldiers representing the Army during WWII march past the grandstands where President Donald Trump watched the parade.Andrew Harnik / Getty Images
A man poses with a large gun atop a military vehicle, while a young boy climbs on the front seats.
Paradegoers play with a military vehicle.Lawren Simmons for NBC News
Image: An airplane in a blue sky with a large banner.
An airplane carrying a banner that reads "HBD King Trump ILY" over downtown Los Angeles on Saturday. Apu Gomes / Getty Images
Image: Helicopers fly past the Washington Monument
Helicopters fly along the National Mall during the parade in Washington.Andrew Harnik / Getty Images
Protesters prepare to march near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home during a "No Kings Day" protest on June 14, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Protesters prepare to march Saturday near Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in West Palm Beach, Fla., during a "No Kings Day" protest. Joe Raedle / Getty Images
Image: A protester with an American flag bandana around their face.
A protester at a "No Kings" demonstration against Trump in New York.Alex Kent / Getty Images
Image: A giant banner reading "We the People" surrounded by a crowd of protesters.
Demonstrators hold a giant U.S. Constitution banner at a "No Kings" rally in Los Angeles. Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images file
Image: Two protesters holding signs and flashing the middle finger in front of the White House.
Demonstrators pose in front of the White House during a "No Kings" protest in Washington.Amid Farahi / AFP via Getty Images
A woman wearing a Trump hat hits a punching bag while a young girl looks on.
A paradegoer tests her strength in Washington.Lawren Simmons for NBC News
Image: Soldiers with bayonets.
Soldiers dressed in Revolutionary War uniforms march in the military parade in Washington.Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images
Image: Police carry batons through a protest crowd.
Law enforcement clear an intersection near the Federal Building during a "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles. Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty Images
A young child holding a large weapon.
A young child holds a projectile launcher during celebrations for the Army's 250th anniversary in Washington.Lawren Simmons for NBC News
Image: A man drinks a beverage while holding a giant American flag
A giant American flag is unfurled while a paradegoer drinks a beverage in Washington.Samuel Corum / Getty Images
Image: People marching, holding protest signs and flags.
Protesters march through Houston during a "No Kings" protest. Mark Felix / AFP via Getty Images
Image: Susan Sarandon waves an American flag.
Susan Sarandon marches with protesters at a "No Kings" demonstration in New York.Alex Kent / Getty Images
Image: A woman wearing a headdress and fanning incense.
A protester wearing a feather headdress and holding an incense chalice at the "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles.Ronaldo Schemidt / AFP via Getty Images
A baby sits inside a military helicopter
Clara Kumar, right, inside an Army helicopter in Washington before the parade.Lawren Simmons for NBC News
Image: Protestors in costume and holding signs.
Protesters gather in New York for a "No Kings" demonstration.Alex Kent / Getty Images
Image: Protesters wearing American flags walk around horse droppings.
Protesters walk around horse droppings during a "No Kings" protest in Houston. Mark Felix / AFP via Getty Images
Protesters march near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home during a "No Kings Day" protest on June 14, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Protesters march near Trump's Mar-a-Lago home during a "No Kings Day" protest in West Palm Beach, Fla.Joe Raedle / Getty Images
Demonstrators hold anti-Trump signs.
Demonstrators hold signs at a "No Kings" protest in San Diego.Ariana Drehsler / AFP via Getty Images
Chelsea Stahl

Chelsea Stahl is the art director for NBC News Digital

Amanda Terkel contributed.